The Blind Spy - (Anna Rensikov) Large Print by Alex Dryden (Paperback)

About the Book

"Alex Dryden is a writer who can please everyone from fans of old le Carre to students of current affairs." --James Grippando, New York Times bestselling author of Afraid of the Dark

"Ex-KGB Colonel Anna Resnikov is a terrific heroine." --Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Supreme Justice

"Alex Dryden is the real thing. If he got any realer, he would step out of the pages and physically punch you, with both elegance and regret."--Hugh Laurie, star of "House"

An author whom the Richmond Times Dispatch calls, "the next John le Carre," Alex Dryden returns with The Blind Spy--the third book in his critically acclaimed espionage fiction series featuring Anna Resnikov, formerly of the KGB in Moscow. One of the most intriguing female protagonists in contemporary fiction, Anna is back in the rifle sights of her former masters as she races to expose Russia's plot to destabilize the Ukraine and retake their former territory. A story almost literally ripped from the headlines, The Blind Spy is a gripping, smart adventure that crackles with authentic modern spycraft--an absolute must-read for fans of John le Carre, Alex Berenson, Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko series, spy novel and geopolitical thriller devotees, and for any readers interested in what's really going on in the "new Russia."

Book Synopsis

"Alex Dryden is a writer who can please everyone from fans of old le Carré to students of current affairs."
--James Grippando, New York Times bestselling author of Afraid of the Dark

"Ex-KGB Colonel Anna Resnikov is a terrific heroine."
--Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of Supreme Justice

"Alex Dryden is the real thing. If he got any realer, he would step out of the pages and physically punch you, with both elegance and regret."
--Hugh Laurie, star of "House"

An author whom the Richmond Times Dispatch calls, "the next John le Carré," Alex Dryden returns with The Blind Spy--the third book in his critically acclaimed espionage fiction series featuring Anna Resnikov, formerly of the KGB in Moscow. One of the most intriguing female protagonists in contemporary fiction, Anna is back in the rifle sights of her former masters as she races to expose Russia's plot to destabilize the Ukraine and retake their former territory. A story almost literally ripped from the headlines, The Blind Spy is a gripping, smart adventure that crackles with authentic modern spycraft--an absolute must-read for fans of John le Carré, Alex Berenson, Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko series, spy novel and geopolitical thriller devotees, and for any readers interested in what's really going on in the "new Russia."

From the Back Cover

Russia has never accepted Ukraine's independence and now Putin has engaged the KGB's elite, clandestine Department S to destabilize the young democratic nation and bring it back under Russian control.

But Cougar, the private intelligence company that dwarfs even the CIA, strikes back at Russia with its deadliest weapon--the gorgeous ex-KGB colonel Anna Resnikov. Her former countrymen murdered the love of her life, the father of her child, and she'll risk everything to destroy the evil that rules her homeland. But on the ground in Ukraine, she meets a formidable foe, a mysterious KGB agent who aims are unclear but whose power is unmistakably lethal. A killer cocktail of action, suspense and intrigue, The Blind Spy will hold you captive from beginning to end.

Review Quotes

"A story almost literally ripped from the headlines...gripping, smart adventure that crackles with authentic modern spycraft--an absolute must-read for fans of John le Carré, Alex Berenson, Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko series...and for any readers interested in what's really going on in the "new Russia." - Bookreporter.com
"It's boots on the ground in Ukraine, considered the cradle of Russian civilization, in this chilling novel that reminds us that the Cold War may never be over; third in a knockout series. - USA Today
"Another tantalizingly plausible plot. . . . Dryden is building an impressive list of post-Cold War espionage fiction, and [there is] much to enjoy in his latest." - Booklist
"With a plot as current as today's headlines, Dryden's latest is as good as his previous two novels...[but] while Anna's past matters, this exceptional novel stands on its own. Aficionados of spy thrillers will want." - Library Journal (starred review)
"The unbelievable becomes believable...as we wade through scenes of terror, and scenes of terrifying ordinariness that serve to add to the tension." - Suspense magazine
"Anna Resnikov is the kind of spy a reader can learn to like. A lot.... Alex Dryden's thriller presents Anna's combat skills, her spy-smarts and a chess match involving the top spies of the United States and Russia." - Albuquerque Journal
"His thrillers are an extended clarion call to arms, despite their spy-thriller guise. And as guises go, Dryden's books are doozies. They're exceptionally intelligent examples of the genre. The American publication...is particularly timely..... Brace yourself, Mr. Dryden. You're likely to be a busy writer for many years." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Anna is a refreshing addition to the traditionally male-dominated role of spy. She's believably crafted...simultaneously exhibiting strength and intelligence.... [Witten] with rich, distinct characters and timely subject matter. The time invested in reading The Blind Spy is definitely time well spent." - Shelf Awareness
"Hands down, one of the most convincing spy stories you'll ever read." - Lisa Black, author of TRAIL OF BLOOD
"MOSCOW STING is a gripping, action-packed insider's view of modern day espionage with a clever twist at the end. Ex-KGB Colonel Anna Resnikov is a terrific heroine, who I hope will return with future adventures." - Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of SUPREME JUSTICE
"Moscow Sting suggests [Dryden] has finished the crossover from journalist to full-fledged thriller writer. Keep an eye on Dryden. If he continues to infuse the genre with serious political insights and warnings, he could be the next John le Carré." - Richmond Times-Dispatch
"The pseudonymous Dryden's... fine third entry (after 2010's Moscow Sting) in a series grounded...in the twisting intellectual gamesmanship that makes the shadow world of espionage so compelling....Russia's plan to take over Ukraine lies at the heart of...this intricate and deadly struggle for international domination." - Publishers Weekly
"The first two Resnikov novels, Red to Black and Moscow Sting, got some rave reviews, and the author's experience in both British intelligence and as a journalist gives his work depth. Don't miss for thriller fans." - Library Journal
"British author Dryden's poignant portrayal of Anna Resnikov, a KGB colonel who forsook her country to marry a former MI6 agent, Finn, powers this intense sequel to his 2009 debut, RED TO BLACK... While the breakneck pacing and serpentine plot will satisfy espionage fans, the ingenuity and insight that Anna displays in her desperate plight leave a more lasting impression than all the spy machinations." - Publishers Weekly
"Alex Dryden is a writer who can please everyone from fans of old LeCarre to students of current affairs. MOSCOW STING is a thought-provoking and entertaining follow up to the terrific Red to Black. No sophomore slump here." - James Grippando, New York Times bestselling author of MONEY TO BURN
"Dryden follows up his superb debut, Red to Black (2009), with a riveting sequel... Red to Black reinvigorated the classic Cold War espionage genre. Moscow Sting, with its clever, devious, conflicted characters, its tension and verisimilitude, and its complex but fully plausible plot, is every bit as good." - Booklist (starred review)